Pre-Production
Preproduction is everything from thinking about a movie all the way to writing a script
The ultimate in preplanning is the use of storyboards. Here you draw every shot and also list camera movements,
talent directions, and lines. Nothing is left to chance with storyboards.Production is Capturing action for a film is an art form. Camera operators have a lot to think about while they are taping. A camera
operator must be concerned with what is in the picture and what is not, whether there is enough light, and whether the
camera is picking up the sound of the action or not.Post Production
Post Production is working with footage after the footage is on the computer, use the assembly cut, rough cut, and final cut stages to work with the footage. In
each stage, you work with the entire production with increasing precision. You can spend way too much time in the
editing phase trying to achieve perfection. Keep in mind what
Steven Spielberg said: “Movies are never finished; they’re just abandoned.”
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*Producer This faculty position will oversee all aspects of production, ensuring that systems are in place that will guarantee the success of the project. He or she will work closely with the school to secure funding as needed, educate and oversee the work of all non directorial student staff positions, secure off site locations, purchase needed equipment, and monitor the overall progress of the production. Additional responsibilities may include, pre-production coaching/training of actors, assist with set design and construction, costume and props.
*Production Coordinator This faculty position will monitor the day to day workings of the production with the essential responsibility of educating and assisting the student director. The coordinator will establish schedules and provide direct educational assistance to the director as needed.
*Director - This student position, with guidance from the Production Coordinator, will be responsible for, the casting, editing, shot selection, shot composition, and script editing of a film. They are the creative source behind a movie, and must communicate to actors on the way a particular shot is to be played. The Director will have artistic control over all aspects of a film under the tutelage of the Production Coordinator.
Script Supervisor A script supervisor is a member of a film crew responsible for maintaining the motion picture's internal continuity and for recording the production unit's daily progress in shooting the film's screenplay. Provides "Polaroid" documentation of all shoots.
Sound Designer The student sound designer is responsible for creating and designing the audio portion of a movie. They capture all audio on set and may potentially handle the Foley during the editing phase of production. Additional responsibilities may include musical scoring of the film under the guidance of the music department.
Lighting Designer - This is a dual function student position. In addition to setting the appropriate lighting for all shots as requested by the director, the Lighting Designer will all function as a Grip, responsible for the maintenance and positioning of all video and light equipment on set.
Costume and Props - The costumes and props may be lead by one student, but could potentially be handled by the student actors.
Set Design and Construction - This position will normally be covered by the actors under the guidance of the Producer.
Art Director Person who is in charge of and oversees the artists and craftspeople who build the movie sets.
Assistant Director The Assistant Director is responsible for tracking the progress of the film versus the production schedule. Also responsible for preparing call sheets.
Associate Producer Associate Producer is an individual who share the responsibility for creative and business dealings with the Executive Producer.
Background Artist Background Artists design and/or construct the art used at the rear of a set.
Best Boy This term is thought to have been borrowed from early sailing crews, who were employed to work the riggings in early movie theatres. Best Boy refers to the second in charge of any group, most commonly the chief assistant to the Gaffer. Females are also known as "Best Boys."
Body Double Body Doubles are used to take the place of the actor/actress for a specific scene. Normally the Director will choose to use a Body Double when an actor's actual body part isn't quite what is desired for a scene. Body Doubles are often used for scenes involving nudity or physical prowess.
Boom Operator Boom Operators are members of the sound crew who operate the boom microphone. The boom microphone is a microphone attached to the end of a long pole. The Boom Operator extends the boom microphone over the actors, out of sight of the camera.
Cinematographer A Cinematographer is a person who has expertise in the art of capturing images either electronically or on film through the use of visual recording devices. Also responsible for the selection and arrangement of lighting. The Director of Photography is the movie's chief Cinematographer.
Construction Coordinator Sometimes referred to as the Construction Foreman or Construction Manager. This person is in charge of all financial responsibilities having to do with construction including tracking, budgeting, and reporting. Also responsible for the physical integrity of the buildings created by the construction crew.
Costume Designer Person who is directly responsible for designing the costumes in a film.
Creator The author or other primary source behind the creation of the movie, series, or a specific set of characters.
Director Directors are responsible for the casting, editing, shot selection, shot composition, and script editing of a film. They are the creative source behind a movie, and must communicate to actors on the way a particular shot is to be played. Directors usually have artistic control over all aspects of a film.
Director of Photography The Director of Photography is the Cinematographer who is responsible for the process of recording a scene as instructed by the Director. Duties include selection of film, cameras, and lenses as well as selecting the lighting. The Director of Photography directs the Gaffer's placement of lighting.
Dolly Grip specifically responsible for positioning the dolly. The dolly is a small truck that rolls along tracks and carries the camera, camera person, and occasionally the Director.
Editor A person who edits a movie, by following the Director's instructions. Editors normally work on the visual editing of a film, and are in charge of reconstructing the sequence of events within a film.
Executive Producer Executive Producers are responsible for the overall production of a film, but are not directly involved in any of the technical aspects. Normally an Executive Producer will handle the business and legal issues relating to filmmaking.
Extra Extras are people who do not have a speaking role and are usually used for filler in a crowd scene, or as background action. No acting experience is necessary to be an Extra.
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Production Roles
*Production Coordinator This faculty position will monitor the day to day workings of the production with the essential responsibility of educating and assisting the student director. The coordinator will establish schedules and provide direct educational assistance to the director as needed.
*Director - This student position, with guidance from the Production Coordinator, will be responsible for, the casting, editing, shot selection, shot composition, and script editing of a film. They are the creative source behind a movie, and must communicate to actors on the way a particular shot is to be played. The Director will have artistic control over all aspects of a film under the tutelage of the Production Coordinator.
Script Supervisor A script supervisor is a member of a film crew responsible for maintaining the motion picture's internal continuity and for recording the production unit's daily progress in shooting the film's screenplay. Provides "Polaroid" documentation of all shoots.
Sound Designer The student sound designer is responsible for creating and designing the audio portion of a movie. They capture all audio on set and may potentially handle the Foley during the editing phase of production. Additional responsibilities may include musical scoring of the film under the guidance of the music department.
Lighting Designer - This is a dual function student position. In addition to setting the appropriate lighting for all shots as requested by the director, the Lighting Designer will all function as a Grip, responsible for the maintenance and positioning of all video and light equipment on set.
Costume and Props - The costumes and props may be lead by one student, but could potentially be handled by the student actors.
Set Design and Construction - This position will normally be covered by the actors under the guidance of the Producer.
Typical Crew Positions on Set
Art Director Person who is in charge of and oversees the artists and craftspeople who build the movie sets.
Assistant Director The Assistant Director is responsible for tracking the progress of the film versus the production schedule. Also responsible for preparing call sheets.
Associate Producer Associate Producer is an individual who share the responsibility for creative and business dealings with the Executive Producer.
Background Artist Background Artists design and/or construct the art used at the rear of a set.
Best Boy This term is thought to have been borrowed from early sailing crews, who were employed to work the riggings in early movie theatres. Best Boy refers to the second in charge of any group, most commonly the chief assistant to the Gaffer. Females are also known as "Best Boys."
Body Double Body Doubles are used to take the place of the actor/actress for a specific scene. Normally the Director will choose to use a Body Double when an actor's actual body part isn't quite what is desired for a scene. Body Doubles are often used for scenes involving nudity or physical prowess.
Boom Operator Boom Operators are members of the sound crew who operate the boom microphone. The boom microphone is a microphone attached to the end of a long pole. The Boom Operator extends the boom microphone over the actors, out of sight of the camera.
Cinematographer A Cinematographer is a person who has expertise in the art of capturing images either electronically or on film through the use of visual recording devices. Also responsible for the selection and arrangement of lighting. The Director of Photography is the movie's chief Cinematographer.
Construction Coordinator Sometimes referred to as the Construction Foreman or Construction Manager. This person is in charge of all financial responsibilities having to do with construction including tracking, budgeting, and reporting. Also responsible for the physical integrity of the buildings created by the construction crew.
Costume Designer Person who is directly responsible for designing the costumes in a film.
Creator The author or other primary source behind the creation of the movie, series, or a specific set of characters.
Director Directors are responsible for the casting, editing, shot selection, shot composition, and script editing of a film. They are the creative source behind a movie, and must communicate to actors on the way a particular shot is to be played. Directors usually have artistic control over all aspects of a film.
Director of Photography The Director of Photography is the Cinematographer who is responsible for the process of recording a scene as instructed by the Director. Duties include selection of film, cameras, and lenses as well as selecting the lighting. The Director of Photography directs the Gaffer's placement of lighting.
Dolly Grip specifically responsible for positioning the dolly. The dolly is a small truck that rolls along tracks and carries the camera, camera person, and occasionally the Director.
Editor A person who edits a movie, by following the Director's instructions. Editors normally work on the visual editing of a film, and are in charge of reconstructing the sequence of events within a film.
Executive Producer Executive Producers are responsible for the overall production of a film, but are not directly involved in any of the technical aspects. Normally an Executive Producer will handle the business and legal issues relating to filmmaking.
Extra Extras are people who do not have a speaking role and are usually used for filler in a crowd scene, or as background action. No acting experience is necessary to be an Extra.
Production
